Gold prices rose on Friday as the dollar slipped, but were headed for their worst week in five and a half months as hopes of interest rate cuts by the U.S. central bank tamed. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,332.77 per ounce as of 1:54 p.m. ET (1754 GMT) as the U.S. dollar index slipped
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The daily indicators remain in positive territory but somewhat flattened . The hourly charts reveal a temporary dip in the RSI and a MACD flattening, signaling a possible short-term consolidation. Pending bullish crossover between the 200 and 100-day SMA at 0.6040 could bolster the bullish momentum in future sessions. During Friday’s session, NZD/USD rose towards
The EURUSD sellers had their shot with the price moving below the 100-day MA yesterday and trying to stay below in the Asian session today. That move did not last as traders leaned against a swing area and the 100 bar MA on the 4-hour chart. Sellers turned to buyers and the price started to
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Spot gold tested a new lifetime high last week due to a combination of factors that have converged to propel the demand for the yellow metal. Multiple catalysts like US rate cut speculation, China’s economic stimulus, and renewed geopolitical tensions attributed to the rise in prices. Prices on the London spot market surged near to
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DXY Index is trading at 104.7, showcasing 0.35% losses but will close the week with mild gains. Durable Good orders from the US came in higher than expected but didn’t trigger movement from Greenback. Fed maintains cautious stance on premature easing, hinting at lower chances for swift interest rate cuts which cushions the USD. The
As the week moves to a close, the USDCHF is higher on the week, but did find willing sellers against a topside swing ceiling. That ceiling stalled near 0.9146-0.9156. The price has rotated lower. However, the close support at the 61.8% of the move down from the April/May 2024 high is stalling the decline today
The major US stock indices are all closing higher on the day, however with different variances. The Dow Industrial Average averages closing near unchanged at 39069.58 up 0.01%. The S&P index is closing up 36.86 points or 0.70% at 5304.71. A close short of its record close reached on Tuesday at 5321.42. The Nasdaq index
Gold recorded its worst weekly slump this year in the week ending May 24 on hawkish FOMC minutes and robust US PMIs. Now, markets largely look for just one rate cut this year as traders readjust their rate expectations in the wake of the US data and the Fed’s stance. Spot gold closed with a
Last week, global financial markets were heavily influenced by evolving expectations surrounding central bank monetary easing paths and unexpected political developments. British Pound emerged as the most significant gainer, buoyed by fading expectations of an immediate BoE rate cut in June. This shift was precipitated by latest inflation data and compounded by the UK government’s
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 24, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Investors likely will have to sweat out a summer during which it looks increasingly improbable that the Federal Reserve will be cutting interest rates. A batch of
TJX Companies shares climbed to an all-time high Wednesday after reporting better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results Wednesday. The report showcased the off-price retailer’s appeal to bargain-hunting shoppers and prompted us to boost our price target on the stock. Total revenue for the three months ended May 4 advanced 6% year over year, to $12.48 billion, exceeding
Gold climbs 0.23% on Friday but is set for weekly drop above 3%. US Durable Goods Orders exceed expectations, though March’s revised down data softened the impact. XAU/USD recovers on mixed US data that weighs on US Dollar. Traders now anticipate only 25 basis points of Fed rate cuts in 2024, reducing expectations for easing.
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As the week comes to a close, the CAD is ending the day as the strongest of the major currencies. The CHF is the weakest. The USD is mostly lower with modest gains vs the JPY and CHF. The CAD moved higher despite lower than expected retail sales in March. However, the estimate for April
Oil prices rose on Friday, but looked set for a weekly loss on lingering concerns that sticky inflation could lead to high interest rates for a longer period and curb fuel demand. The Brent crude July contract rose 74 cents to $81.85 a barrel as of 11:53 a.m. ET (1553 GMT). The more-active August contract